Amanda R. Rice, MD
Assistant Professor
Department:
SOM-Family Medicine
Email:
arice@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 815-0600
Biography
Dr. Amanda Rice is native of Jackson, MS who graduated from Mississippi College in 2001. After graduation from college, Dr. Rice attended University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Due to her roots, she returned to complete Family Medicine residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2011. Dr. Rice has practiced medicine in Mississippi serving patients in rural area and Jackson metro area. Dr. Rice has served as a physician in multiple compacities including private practice and as Chief Medical Officer at a Federally Qualified Health Center. Dr. Rice returned to UMMC in 2019 to become faculty in the Department of Family Medicine. Since being at UMMC, Dr. Rice has become core faculty at the residency program and continues to see her own panel of patients at the Flowood family medicine clinic. Dr. Rice is board certified in family medicine, a member of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, and Group on Women in Medicine and Science. She is committed to patient care and has a passion for educating patients, community health, and educating learners. Outside of Medicine, Dr. Rice enjoys spending time with her family, serves as youth mentor, and enjoys singing.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical School, Family Medicine Residency, Family Medicine | 2011 |
| University of Kansas School of Medicine, MD, Medical degree | 2008 |
| Mississippi College, BS, Biology | 2001 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Re-certification, American Board of Family Medicine | 04/2013 - Present |
| Licensure, Medical, Mississippi State Medical Board | 06/2011 - 06/2026 |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine | 01/2019 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Chief Medical Officer, G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center | 07/2022 - 04/2024 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Alston, K., Rice, A., Melton, S., & Bibb, K. I'm not superwoman...and that is okay: Self-Care and Women in Medicine. (Current Status: In Preparation) | |
| Momah, T., Rice, A., Diaz Gomez, O. "Lymphoblastic Leukemia (Metachronous): Malignancy in Metastatic Prostate Cancer (Current status: In Preparation) | |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Early- Career Faculty Award Nominee, Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) | 2025 |
| Trailblazer Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education, UMMC | 2025 |
| Emerging Leaders Fellowship recipient, Society of Teachers in Family Medicine | 2024 |
| GWIMS Leadership Development Program, Group on Women in Medicine and Science | 2024 |
| Executive Leadership Award, G.A. Carmichael Family Health Centers | 2023 |
| Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Physicians | 2023 |
Professional Membership and Service
| American Diabetes Association, Member | 2023 - Present |
| American College of Healthcare Executives, Member | 2022 - Present |
| National Association of Community Health Centers, Member, Clinical committee | 2022 - Present |
| Group on Women in Medicine and Science, Member | 2021 - Present |
| Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Member | 2019 - Present |
| American Medical Association, Member | 2011 - 2020 |
| Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians, Member | 2011 - Present |
Committee Service
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-MEDICAL STUDENT PROMOTIONS, Member | 2025 - Present |
| Family Medicine Residency Program Clinical Competency Committee, Co-Chair | 2024 - Present |
| National Association of Community Health Centers Clinical Practice Committee, Member | 2023 - 2024 |
| Mississippi Coaches Alliance, Board director for nonprofit organization that assist with program for student athletes in state of Mississippi | 2022 - Present |
| G.A. Carmichael Family Health Centers Clinical Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Committee, Chair | 2022 - 2024 |
| Family Medicine Update Planning Committee, Member | 2019 - 2020 |
| Office of Patient Experience, family medicine faculty champion who reviewed patient experience survey results and strategies to improve patient experience | 2019 - 2020 |
| Family Medicine Residency Selection Committee, Member | 2019 - Present |
| Family Medicine Residency Program Clinical Competency Committee, Member | 2019 - Present |
| Family Medicine Program Evaluation Committee, Member | 2019 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW, Member | 2019 - Present |
Community Service
| Mississippi Food Network, Volunteer as part of UMMC Family Medicine departmental community day as we donated over 1200 food items and assisted with organizing, preparing, and packaging the items to be delivered to families in need. | 04/2025 - 04/2025 |
| Department Holiday Service Project, I participated with the rest of the Family Medicine Department as we partnered with the Jackson Revival Center for their "Angel Among Us" Project. We collected items and monetary donations to purchase holiday gifts for families in need. | 12/2024 - 12/2024 |
| Strength, Humility, Excellence (S.H.E.) Project, Guest presenter on topic "Diabetes, Holiday Mindful Eating" | 11/2024 - 11/2024 |
| Harvest Celebration Church Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch, guest speaker for discussion on breast cancer screening | 10/2024 - 10/2024 |
| Strength, Humility, Excellence (S.H.E.) Project, Guest presenter on the topic " Hypertension, Heart Disease, Diabetes: Knowing Your Numbers Can Save Your Life" | 10/2024 - 10/2024 |
| American Heart Association Community Health Fair, I was a volunteer and assisted with BP checks, glucose checks, and provided medical consultation to attendees. I also arranged for and supervised 3 Family Medicine residents and 1 medical student that assisted with this event | 09/2024 - 09/2024 |
| Christ Tabernacle Church Health Summit, Guest speaker for youth and young adult attendees. Topic "Protect yourself because You are important" which focused on preventative health for youth and young adults, proper nutrition and exercise, and safe sex practices. | 08/2024 - 08/2024 |
| WJTV Morning News Health Talk, Health care guest to discuss "Importance of Annual Wellness" | 05/2024 - 05/2024 |
| Hinds Community College Health Fair, volunteer - provided medical consults | 10/2023 - 10/2023 |
| New Horizon Church International Obesity Town Hall, Guest panelist for "Obesity and your Health" | 08/2023 - 08/2023 |
| 4th Annual Adverse Childhood Experiences & Trauma Awareness Symposium, "The Moment to Substain Positive Childhood, Adult, and Community Experiences" Guest panelist on discuss of childhood trauma and maternal health | 04/2023 - 04/2023 |
| American Red Cross Disaster Relief clinic for Rolling Fork, MS, I was the lead physician for Community Health Center mobile unit set up for health care needs and urgent rescues following tornado in Rolling Fork. I assisted in providing patient care, search and rescue, and coordinating ordering of emergency medication for people affected by the tragic loss of most daily needs and health care necessities during the tornado. | 03/2023 - 03/2023 |
| Mississippi Schools for Deaf and Blind Career Day, Volunteer for career fair and discussed the path of education for a career in medicine. Also counseled students on the required testing, importance of having a mentor in the area of interest, and benefits of shadowing those that are in that career. | 10/2022 - 10/2022 |
| S.T.E.A.M. Camp at Tougaloo College, guest presenter on "Being a great Leader" | 07/2022 - 07/2022 |
| Smith Chapel M.B. Church Annual Health Fair, Volunteer- provided medical consults on checking blood pressure and glucose. Counseled attendees on the importance of "knowing your numbers." | 10/2021 - 10/2024 |
| Union Hill M.B. Church Health Fair, Volunteer and provided medical consultation on preventative health, wellness, how to monitor blood pressure and glucose, and the importance of regular health care check ups. | 10/2019 - 10/2019 |
| Jackson Free Clinic, Volunteering biannually as attending physician providing oversight to medical students and residents in patient care at the free clinic | 01/2019 - Present |
| Association of Black Cardiologists Inc. "Spirit of the Heart Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness", "A community of Leaders call to Action Forum" panelist | 10/2017 - 10/2017 |
| Jackson State University Girls Engaging in Mathematical Sciences (GEMS), Featured guest/speaker for Career Series | 06/2017 - 06/2017 |
| Strength, Humility, Excellence (S.H.E.) Project, Featured speaker on topic "Pink Girls Rule the World, Breast Cancer Awareness" | 10/2014 - 10/2014 |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, FQHC: what are they? | Spring 2025 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Introduction to the Medical Profession-1 (IMP-1): Professionalism Small Groups | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| FM656A, Medicine, Course, Course Director, FM Inpatient Service | Annual 2024 |
| FM651A, Medicine, Course, Course Director, FM Preceptorship | Annual 2024 |
| FM 652A, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Family Medicine Clerkship | Annual 2024 |
| FM658A, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Medical Ethics | Annual 2024 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Musculoskeletal Exam | Spring 2024 |
| Small Group, Medicine, Small Group, Preceptor, Social Determinants of Health | Fall 2024 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Shoulder exam and joint injection workshop | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Guest Presenter, Why choose Family Medicine | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, GI systems-Common GI Problems | Annual 2024 |
| CONJ612, Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Introduction to the Medical Profession-1 (IMP-1): Patient-Physician small groups | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, IMP- 3 Physician Advocacy | Annual 2022 - 2023 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, FMO | Annual 2019 |
Directed Student Learning
| Preceptor, Advised: Kaitlin Williams, Ashya Robinson, Mary Davis, Courtney Detwiler | 2024 - Present |
Residency Training
| UMMC Family Medicine Residency Program, Attending Physician | 2019 - Present |